Article 85 — Article (85) Damage to Chattels Seized Over Time
Book 2: Crime Detection, Evidence Gathering ad Verification · Part 2: Investigation by Public Prosecution · Chapter 1: Conducting The Investigation: Section I: General Provisions: Article (65) Conducting Investigation into Felonies and Misdemeanors · Section 3: Return and Disposal of Chattels Seized: Article (78) Return of Chattels seized
If the chattel seized is exposed to damage or reduction in value with the passage of time, or where preserving such a chattel would entail costs that exceed its value, an order may be issued that the same be sold through an open auction, in case the investigation requirements so entail. In which case, the rightful owner of the chattel so sold may claim the sale proceeds within the time limit prescribed in Article [84] of this Law.
Interpretation and application must be checked against the official text and current version.
